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SERVICE ENRICHED SHELTER PROJECT REVIEW
Application Review: Homekey Palo Alto
Applicant: LifeMoves
Address: 1237 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Census Tract: 5046.01 San Jose Council District: N/A Supervisorial District: 5
Co-Applicant: City of Palo Alto
Residential sq. ft.: 22,800 Community Room: 8,540
Construction Type: Modular Construction
Homekey Palo Alto
1237 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
Project Summary: Homekey Palo Alto is a new emergency interim shelter consisting of 108 units/doors on a 2.3- acre City owned site and is being co-developed by LifeMoves and the City of Palo Alto. The project is located along the west side of San Antonio Road, east of Highway 101, in Palo Alto. The proposed development will consist of 64 units for individuals and couples and 44 units for families. The family units include four 3-bedroom, twenty 2- bedroom and twenty 1-bedroom units. The shelter units incorporate a purpose -built design with modular units stacked 2-3 stories to improve site efficiency. The 1-bedroom units include 220 square feet, the 2-bedroom units consist of 220 square feet, and the 3 -bedroom units are 440 square feet. Design features include ensuite bathrooms and private meetings spaces that promote privacy and security while working closely with clients to secure and return to stable housing. Common area amenities include shared cooking area, laundry facilities as well as pet accommodations.
Existing Conditions: The site is vacant and currently used as a contractor yard . The site needs to be raised by at least 3.5 feet above the current grade to support the development.
Land Use and Environmental Review: The proposed site is located within the Baylands Master Plan area, has a City of Palo Alto Land Use designation of Major Institutions/Special Facility (MISP), and is zoned Public Facilities (PF).
The project has received Homekey Program funds which makes the project eligible for streamlining approv al under Assembly Bill 83 (“AB 83”). Specifically, CA Health and Safety Code § 50675.1.1, subd. (g), states that all Homekey projects are eligible for such streamlining and are “deemed consistent and in conformity with any applicable local plan, standard, or requirement, and allowed as a permitted use, within the zone in which the structure is located, and shall not be subject to a conditional use permit, discretionary permit, or to any other discretionary reviews or approvals”. Such projects are not requi red to undergo any discretionary local permit review or approval process before being able to proceed with the project. In addition, a project funded with Homekey Program funds that satisfies certain requirements would qualify for a CEQA exemption under the Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4.
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Project Schedule:
Milestone Estimated Date of Completion
1. Site Control December 2022
2. Community Engagement (continuous and ongoing) Ongoing; City Council Approval on 10/5/2021
3. Entitlements/Land Use Approval 7/21/2022 (Homekey award date)
4. Environmental Review 7/21/2022 (Homekey award date)
5. Funding Commitments October 2022
6. Submit plans and application(s) for plan check and building permit 10/07/2022
7. Building permit issuance 12/05/2022
8. Begin Construction 12/21/2022
9. Start of referral activities May 2023
10. Complete Construction July 2023
Draft Staffing Plan: The primary goal of LifeMoves’ programs is to end the cycle of homelessness by providing interim housing and supportive services that have proven to transform lives and build lasting solutions to homelessness. Aligning with Housing First principles, LifeMoves first provides each client, regardless of background, presenting issues, and/or program progress/participation, with a safe, clean, and dignified living environment to help them regain stability as they work towards their return to stable housing and self-sufficiency. LifeMoves anticipates providing a total of 31 FTEs to support the project as further summarized below.
Proposed Staff Positions FTE Summary of Services
On-Site Supportive Service Staff
Children’s Services Coordinator 2.0 Coordinate with school liaison to ensure school-aged children are enrolled in their school of choice
Case Manager 5.0 Conduct intake, perform screening assessments, and provide intensive case management
Case Manager Veterans 1.0 May be included if Veterans are targeted at the site Licensed Vocational Nurse Case Manager 2.0 Support the health of medically fragile clients Employment Specialist Case Manager 1.50 Increase employment opportunities Housing Specialist 1.50 Increase housing opportunities
Case Manager Connect 0.50 Follow-up services to clients who exit to stable housing
Off-Site Support
Housing and Employment Supervisor 0.20 Supervises housing and employment specialist Masters of Social Work Manager 0.20 Supervisory services to support the student practicum program with services being provided by
students in Ph.D. and Master’s level programs.
Behavioral Health Manager 0.20
Sr. Director Wellness & Education 0.20
Director of Education 0.20 Oversees educational initiatives On-Site Property Management
Program Director 1.0 Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the site.
Assistant Program Director 1.0 Day-to-day operation and management of the shelter Facility/Safety Manager 1.0 On-site security employee
Residential Services Coordinator 12.6 4.2 FTE Day, 4.2 FTE Swing, and 4.2 FTE Grave Driver 1.0 Provide transportation needs for clients
Total 31.1
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Development Sources and Uses:
Source of Funds Amount
Homekey Capital Award $21,732,228
Private Funding $5,000,000
Total Construction Sources $ 26,732,228
Use of Funds Homekey Private Funding Total
New Construction $18,484,360 $4,045688 $22,530,048
Architectural $1,286,387 $295,963 $1,582,350
Attorney Fees $124,389 $5,611 $130,000
Contingency (Hard Cost and Soft Cost) $1,016,002 $463,828 $1,479,830 Other Costs $821,090 $188,910 $1,010,000
Total: Use of Funds $21,732,228 $5,000,000 $26,732,228
Operating Subsidies:
Source of Funds Amount Term
Homekey Operating Subsidy $4,827,305 3 years
City of Palo Alto Match Commitment $7,000,000 7 years
County of Santa Clara Challenge Grant $4,000,000 3 years LifeMoves Match Commitment $7,000,000 7 years
Potential State Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant Program $2,400,000 TBD Total Operating Subsidies $25,227,305
Year-1 Operating Budget:
County Staff are in discussions with LifeMoves about different opportunities to reduce cost. For instance, we are exploring the ability to leverage the County’s subsidized employment initiatives.
Expense Amount
Program Expense
Program Salary & Benefits $1,523,786
Site Operating Costs $1,214,687
Operations Labor and Fringe $768,502
Total Program Expense $3,506,975
Administration Expense
Administration Expenses $350,698
Total Administration Expense $350,698
Capital Costs
Capital Costs - Van $55,000
Total Capital Costs $55,000
Anticipated Operating Costs (Year 1) $3,912,673
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Homekey Housing Program Outcomes:
Category Outcomes Outcome Objectives
Housing: Households exit to
stable housing
The goal of the project is to
assist households in exiting
homelessness
45% of single adults and couples and
80% of families will exit to stable
housing within 6 months of
admission.